2012 MERCEDES-BENZ G-CLASS SUV Owners Manual

Example: G-Class long-wheelbase version
: Front left
; Front right
= Rear right (G-Class long-wheelbase ver-
sion only)
? Rear left (G-Class long-wheelbase version
only)
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the igni-
tion.
X To open: press the corresponding switch.
X To close: pull the corresponding switch.
X To open automatically: press the corre-
sponding switch briefly beyond the point of
resistance.
The side window opens completely.
X To interrupt automatic operation: press
or pull the corresponding switch again.
i You can continue to operate the side win-
dows after switching off the engine or
removing the key. This function remains
active for five minutes or until the driver's
or front-passenger door is opened.
i The side windows canno tbe operated
from the rear when the override feature for
the side windows is activated (Y page 60).Convenience opening feature
i The convenience opening feature can
only be operated using the key. The key
must be close to the driver's door handle. You can ventilate the vehicle before you start
driving. To do this, the key is used to carry out
the following functions simultaneously:
R unlock the vehicle
R open the side windows
R open the sliding sunroof
R switch on the seat ventilation for the driv-
er's seat and front-passenger seat
X Point the tip of the key at the driver's door
handle.
X Press and hold the %button until the
side windows and the sliding sunroof are in
the desired position.
X To interrupt convenience opening:
release the %button. Problems with the side windows
G
WARNING
Closing the side windows with increased force
or without the anti-entrapment feature could
lead to serious or even fatal injury. Make sure
that nobody can become trapped when clos-
ing the side windows.
Problem: aside window cannot be closed
because objects are trapped between the
side window and the door frame.
X Remove the objects.
X Close the side window.
Problem :aside window cannot be closed
and you cannot see the cause.
If a side window is obstructed during closing
and reopens again slightly:
X Immediately afte rthe window blocks, pull
the corresponding switch again until the
side window has closed. 78
Side windowsOpening and closing

If a side window is obstructed again during
closing and reopens again slightly:
X Immediately after the window blocks, pull
the corresponding switch again until the
side window has closed.
i If a side window no longer opens or closes
due to a malfunction, contact a qualified
specialist workshop. Sliding sunroof
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
While opening and closing the sliding sunroof,
body parts in close proximity could become
trapped .There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the opening and closing pro-
cedures.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R release the switch immediately, or
R during automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The opening or closing procedure will be stop-
ped. G
WARNING
If children operate the sliding sunroof they
could become trapped, particularly if they are
left unsupervised. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key
with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle.
! Only open the panorama sliding sunroof
if it is free of snow and ice. Otherwise, mal-
functions may occur.
Do not allow anything to protrude from the
sliding sunroof. Otherwise, the seals could
be damaged.
i Resonance noises can occur in addition
to the usual airflow noises when the sliding
sunroof is open. They are caused by minor
pressure fluctuations in the vehicle interior. Change the position of the sliding sunroof
or open a side window slightly to reduce or
eliminate these noises. Opening and closing the sliding sun-
roof
Overhead control panel
:
To raise
; To open
= To close/lower
X Turn the key to position 1or
2(Y page 143) in the ignition.
X Press or pull the ¡switch in the corre-
sponding direction.
X To open automatically: press the¡
switch briefly beyond the point of resist-
ance in the direction of arrow ;.
The sliding sunroof opens completely.
X To interrupt automatic operation: press
or pull the ¡switch again.
i The automatic operation is only available
for opening. Operating the sliding sunroof man-
ually
The actuator is located in the luggage com-
partment, on the left-hand side behind the
rear wall trim. Sliding sunroof
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X
Open the rear door.
X Pull off edge protection :from the door
pillar in the direction of arrow ;.
X Pull away rear panel trim =as far as nec-
essary in the direction of arrow ?until the
electrical connections can be accessed.
X Disconnect the electrical connections.
X Remove rear panel trim =completely. X
Take wheel wrench Aout of the vehicle
tool kit (Y page 306).
X Place wheel wrench Aonto the hexagonal
nut of the actuator.
X To open: turn wheel wrench Aanti-clock-
wise.
X To close: turn wheel wrench Aclockwise. X
Reconnect the electrical connections.
X Refit rear panel trim =.
When doing so, hook lugs Bof rear panel
trim =into vehicle side wall C.
X Refit edge protection :.
X Close the rear door. Problems with the sliding sunroof
G
WARNING
You could be severely or even fatally injured
when closing the sliding sunroof with
increased closing force or if the anti-entrap-
ment feature is deactivated. Make sure that
nobody can become trapped when closing the
sliding sunroof.
! If the sliding sunroof cannot be fully
opened or closed due to a malfunction,
contact a qualified specialist workshop.
Problem: the sunroof cannot be closed
and you cannot see the cause. 80
Sliding sunroofOpening and closing

If the sliding sunroof is obstructed during
closing and reopens again slightly:
X Immediately after the sliding sunroof
blocks, pull the ¡switch in the over-
head control panel down to the point of
resistance and hold it until the sliding sun-
roof is closed.
If the sliding sunroof is obstructed again dur-
ing closing and reopens again slightly:
X Immediately after the sliding sunroof
blocks, pull the ¡switch in the over-
head control panel down to the point of
resistance and hold it until the sliding sun-
roof is closed. Soft top (G-Class Cabriolet)
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If the closed soft top is not locked, it can open
while the vehicle is in motion. This could
cause you to lose control of the vehicle .There
is a risk of an accident.
Only drive with the soft top fully open or
closed.
! Never sit on the soft top or store heavy
objects on it. Otherwise, the soft top will be
damaged.
! The soft top swings upwards when it is
opened or closed. In order to avoid dam-
aging the soft top or other parts of the vehi-
cle when opening or closing the soft top,
observe the following:
R there must be sufficient clearance above
the vehicle.
R the tonneau cover must not be attached
to the opened soft top.
R the luggage compartmentc over must
not be pushed up by the load.
R there must not be any objects on the lug-
gage compartment cover.
R no roof rack must be fitted. R
the outside temperature must be over
−15 †.
R the fabric must not be dirty, wet or fro-
zen.
R the vehicle must not be parked at a steep
angle, e.g. off-road.
R zip fasteners and quick-release fasteners
must be closed.
The soft top can only be opened and closed if
the vehicle is stationary.
i Make sure the soft top is dry before open-
ing it. Water could otherwise enter the vehi-
cle interior or luggage compartment.
i Avoid repeatedly opening and closing the
soft top. This discharges the battery. Operating the soft top
Opening X
Move the selector lever to P.
X Apply the parking brake.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Fold raised sun visors onto the windscreen. X
Swing release lever :to the left until a
warning tone sounds.
X Swing release lever ;to the right, a warn-
ing tone sounds.
The soft top is unlocked. Soft top (G-Class Cabriolet)
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=
To close the soft top
? To open the soft top
X Pull the soft-top switch in the direction of
arrow ?until the soft top is fully open and
the warning tone stops.
X Swing release lever :and ;back to their
original positions.
The warning tone ceases.
Closing X
Move the selector lever to P.
X Apply the parking brake.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition
lock.
X Fold raised sun visors onto the windscreen. X
Swing release lever :to the left until a
warning tone sounds.
X Swing release lever ;to the right until a
warning tone sounds. =
To close the soft top
? To open the soft top
X Press the soft-top switch in the direction of
arrow =until the soft top stops above the
windscreen. X
Pull down the soft top using handle Auntil
at least one of the release levers engages
audibly.
X Swing this release lever back to its original
position first.
X Swing the second release lever back to its
original position.
The warning tone ceases. Closing the soft top manually
G
WARNING
Closing the roof manually is a complicated
and technically demanding procedure, which
requires a lot of strength. You or others can
become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
If possible, have the roof closed manually at
a qualified specialist workshop. 82
Soft top (G-Class Cabriolet)Opening and closing

G
WARNING
If anywhere other than the indicated gripping
points is gripped, you or others can become
trapped or stuck. There is a risk of injury.
Take off jewellery and watches. Only hold the
indicated gripping points. Do not reach
between the cover halves and into the hinges.
X Move the selector leve rtoP.
X Apply the parking brake.
X Remove the key from the ignition lock.
X Fold raised su nvisors down. X
Swing release lever :and ;down in the
direction of the arrow.
X Open the front-passenger door. X
Pull door seal =off slightly.
X Remove side trim panel ?on the right
side. X
Turn hexagonal nut Aanti-clockwise as far
as possible. X
Press catch Bon both sides of the vehicle
in the direction of the arrow and, at the
same time, raise the soft top.
X Fold the soft top completely to the front. X
Pull down the soft top using handle Cuntil
at least one of the release levers engages
audibly.
X Swing the engaged release lever up.
X Swing the second release lever up. Soft top (G-Class Cabriolet)
83Opening and closing Z

Draught stop
General notes G
WARNING
If the draught stop is incorrectly fitted, it could
detach itsel fduring a journey and endanger
other road users. There is a ris kofanaccident
and injury.
Fit the draught stop as described. Do not
place any objects on top of the fitted draught
stop.
The draught stop protects against wind when
driving with the soft top open. It is located in
a bag behind the rea rbenchs eat.
Fitting the draught stop X
Take draught stop ;out of bag with
zip :. X
Attach the rails of draught stop ;to the
vehicle roll bar. X
Hook securing bar =into brackets ?in
the side trim panels on both sides.
X Press securing bar =into brackets ?until
you feel it engage on both sides.
Removing the draught stop X
Pull securing bar =out of bracket ?on
both sides. X
Unhook the rails of draught stop ;from
the roll bar. 84
Soft top (G-Class Cabriolet)Opening and closing

X
Store draught stop ;in bag with zip :. Tonneau cover
General notes The tonneau cove
rprotects the opened soft
top from dirt and the effects of weather. It is
located in a bag in the luggage compartment.
Fitting the tonneau cover X
Take the tonneau cover out of the bag in
the load compartment.
X Fold out the tonneau cover and lay it over
the opened soft top. X
Attach securing hooks ;to rear seat back-
rest :on both sides. X
Pull Tenax ®
safety catches =apart to
release them.
X Press Tenax ®
safety catches =onto the
corresponding pegs on the vehicle.
X Press safety buttons ?onto the corre-
sponding pegs on the vehicle.
X Push quick-release fasteners Ainto the
corresponding holes on the tailgate until
they engage.
Removing the tonneau cover X
Turn quick-release fasteners Aanti-clock-
wise and pull out.
X Detach safety buttons ?.
X Release Tenax ®
safety catches =by pull-
ing. Soft top (G-Class Cabriolet)
85Opening and closing Z